Encompassing Cancer

Chemotherapy, hair loss, wigs, and more!


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Hair loss is a common (yet sometimes misunderstood) chemotherapy-related side effect that impacts many people. Cancer Pathways' very own, Amy Wooten, shares her experience with losing her hair from chemotherapy. She talks about the pain associated with it, tips for shopping for wigs, tips for getting your head shaved, how hair can change once it grows back, cold caps, and so much more! We encourage you to check out the resources below:

Additional Resources:

  • Chemotherapy and hair loss: What to expect during treatment (Mayo Clinic)
  • Hair Loss and Your Cancer Treatment (Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center)
  • Wigs for Cancer Patients (Cancer and Careers)
  • Hair Donation and Wigs (Hair We Share)
  • Cancer Pathways resources:
    • Bryce Fisher Golf Tournament
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